Where’s the humanity? Western leaders blinkered view on human rights
In the West, our politicians often focus on the need for humanitarian interventions around the world. The plight of minority groups is paraded on...
Development and Infrastructure: Post 2015 Development Agenda and Long Term Solutions
Infrastructure such as roads, water supply networks, electricity and robust public institutions play a central role in development and the distribution of poverty. Here, Lydia Baker...
The Private Sector: working towards development for all
The private sector has long been excluded from poverty alleviation efforts because of its traditional focus on profits rather than social uplift. In this...
The harmful gaze: The inescapable paradox of travelling
Even the least discerning traveller is aware that a luxurious holiday in an all-inclusive resort, or on a five-star cruise, isn’t the most cultural,...
Breaking Good: The transcendence of social reintegration programs for Mara Salvatrucha and other gangs’ members
Oscar is 29 years old and lives in San Salvador. He used to be a member of the notorious Mara Salvatrucha (MS13) gang. Nowadays,...
Human Rights Watch Film Festival 18th to 27th March, 2015
After last years rave reviews, we are once again encouraging you to take the opportunity to attend Human Rights Watch Film Festival 2015 in London....
Lotus Potus – Is the United States of America, India’s new fair-weather friend?
An unprecedented trip to the airport to pick up the guests of honour, an evening stroll and tea in the gardens, a bear hug...
Who I am and Where I live- Vasundhra Singh on being an Indian Woman
Reading the newspapers is becoming like a never-ending horror story. Every day the headlines have some new statistics about a damaging or negative aspect...
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Female Political Empowerment in India: Hope at last?
Women’s rights continue to be a pressing issue across the world. Claire Dale looks at India and considers how grassroots movements, policy changes and...
Searching for Innovation in Rural India
Innovation is hailed as a great modern tool that can lift rural communities out of poverty. However, innovative new start-ups are facing problems that...
Working in India – An Interview with Josh Reece-Moore
Volunteering abroad is often a short-lived experience. For Josh Reece-Moore, travelling to India was the start of a wonderful project that combined fashion, textile...